News Release

LCIF Assistance for Philippines Typhoon Relief

LCIF is working with local Lions to respond to Typhoon Ketsana, the devastating typhoon that ravaged the Philippines. As of September 30, at least 246 people dead and an additional 38 people missing, according to the nation's National Disaster Coordinating Council. Nearly 2 million people were affected by the killer storm and 567,000 people had been evacuated. LCIF has awarded four emergency grants in the amount of $10,000 each to Districts 301-A1, 301-A2, 301-D1 and 301-D2 to purchase immediate relief supplies.

Lions around the world can help by donating to the designated fund established for this specific disaster.

Make a credit card donation with a MasterCard, Visa or American Express by calling LCIF at 630-571-5466, ext. 517 or 581. Call between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST.

Donate online at www.lcif.org/donate. Select Disaster and include "Philippines Typhoon" in comments field to designate donations to this designated account.

Donors outside the United States can:

Make a credit card donation with a MasterCard, Visa or American Express by faxing to LCIF the name of your credit card, credit card number, expiration date and amount of donation. LCIF's fax number is 630-571-5735.